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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-09-24
An End TO Bone Scrapinq.

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg, ILL.,,
says 3" Having received 30 much benefit
from Electric Bitters, feel it my duty
to let suffering humanity know it. Have
had running sore on my leg for eight
years my doctors told me would have
to have the bone scraped or leg ampu-
tated. used, instead, three bottles of
Electric Bitters and seven boxes Buck
lens Arnica Salve, and my leg is now
sound and well.n Electric Bitters are
sold at fifty cents bottle, and Bucklen' 9
Arnica Salve at 25c. per box by E. G.
Williams. Jr.. e. Bro,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-09-24

Rev. Thos. Cotton moved that the min
listers of the town act as an executive
committee, which motion prevailed. On
motion, Rey. Mr.. Edwards, NJ. E.
Church the following resolutions were
adopted.
RESOLVED, That we acknowledge with
gratitude the work of the A. B. s. and
its important relation to the spiritual in
terests and welfare of the State and ma
ton.
Resolved, That we welcome to our
midst, Rev. Thos. Cotton, the newly ap-
pointed district superintendent. and
pledge ourselves to cooperate with him
in more vigorous effort for the circu-
lation Of the Holy Scripture throughout
the country.
Rev. Mr.. Andrews I'M. E. Church.
South moved that the ministers of the
county be added to those Of the execu-
tive committee, which motion prevailed.
Rev. Edwards moved that the secre-
tary NOTIFY the county pastors of the
action of this society in reference to
them motion carried.
After music by the choir, Rev. F. NJ.
Woods introduced Rev. L. L. Uhl, who
delivered an interesting address, giving
his experience in mission work and mis-
sion giving.
The President called Rev. Mr.. Cotton,
who spoke at length on the work of the
society, its methods. &c. After singing
the doxology, the society adjourned to
meet at call Of President.
Adjourned Meeting.-The B. c. Is. 8.
| met in special session at the residence
of Mr.. 81. N. Deatiick, Aug. 81. Rev.
Thos. Cotton, State agent, elected Presi-
dent pro. tenn. On motion, Rev. F. d.
Woods was appointed committee to
secure standing advertisement in the
three papers of the city, and draw on
funds in hands of treasurer for cost, il
any. On motion of Rev F. II. Woods, Mr..
Deatrick was instructed TO get large
sign, and hangit in front of his store
advertising the depository, the same to
be paid for out of mony in his hands.
On motion, meeting adjourned.
LEE NJ. BENDER, Sec y.
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NOTICED.

COUNTY COURT OF BERKELEY.
September Term, 1887.
Ordered that the material including Lum-
Der. Stone, &C., of which the bridge over the
Opequon, at Sprinkles Ford. IL constructed be
sold at public sale, on the premises, between
the hours OF / and 3 O'Clock, on
SATURDAY. 10Th OF OCTOBER. 1887.
TERMS OF SALE.-One- halfof the purchase
money to be cash, and the remainder In II
months from day OF sale.
Test. G. W. DOLL, Clerk
County Court, b. Il,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-09-24

Nineteen reglmental monuments
were dedicated on the Gettysburg
battlefield on Wednesday of last
week by the surviving soldiers of
Ohio. Governors Foraker and Bea-
yer were present aud delivered elo-
quent addresses. A review of the
troops and a parade were two of the
principal features Of the day.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

At the September term OF the County Court
OF Berkeley, was appointed Sealer OF Weights
and Measures for the County of Berkeley. W.
Va. hereby notify all miliers, mill owners.
stores, shops. and owners of platform scales,
steelyards. &C., that will visit all their places
OF business. commencing Oct. LIST, 10 test. try
and prove all such weights and measures that
are In public use. G. W. SWARTZ,
Sesler of Weights and Measures.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-09-24

THE HERALD has tho largest bona
Hde circulation of any paperpubI
ina the eastern end of this State, and n
town circulation equal TO that OF the
other two papers combined. Printed
lists always open to the public.
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La Belle Glass Works, at Bridge
port, O., destroyed by fire. Loss 1885,
O00.-Three workmen were killed on
the B. & o. bridge at Bellaire, O.,
by being struck by locomotive
while at work on the bridge.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-09-24

Lord Randolph Churchill, in a
speech to the York farmers, told
them be had no encouragement to
offer them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-09-24

Corn cutting 10 in progress, and the
farmers claim there is an average
crop.
Miss Annie Noyeton, of johnson.
town, who has been visiting in this
place, returns home to-day while
here she made many friends and &C.
quaintances and we hope she may re.
turn in the near future.
On last Thursday, Sept. 10Th, we
had the pleasure Of witnessing the
marriage ceremony of Mr.. Randolph
Hiett and Miss Carrie Jamison, in
your city, by Rev. H. J. McKeefry,
after which they took the train for
Winchester, but have now returned
home, and are receiving the congrat-
ulations of their many friends. We
wish them contentment, joy and
wealth.
Mr.. d. B. Shickle, our village
blacksmith, Is always ready for I'm.
provement; he is now building an ad.
dition to his house. which will add
much to its convenience and appear.
ence.
Boys, try and get home in time fol-
breakfast on Monday mornings.
Hon. M. s. Grantham and wife are
slowly improving.
The dedication of the Good Temp.
lars Hall will take place Saturday
two weeks, Oct. Sth. We extend q
special invitation to the public and
to the neighboring lodges, and hope
they will all attend, rs we will have
the state speakers and saveral Other
prominent men, there will be all day
services refreshments ON the ground
and music by the band. JIMMY.
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Petitions bearing 5000 names
have been presented to the Governor
of Illinois asking for executive elem
ency on behalf of the doomed An
archiStS.
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JONES SPRING.

There were fine showers through
this section in the past week. The
farmers are cutting off their corn and
the crop is fairly good. The buck
wheat and potato crop is not an entire
failure, but neither is good. The
prospect isgood for crop of chestnuts,
unless they have been injured by the
dry weather. The acorn crop is good.
There are wild grapes in great abun.
dance. -s,s s--s-s-.
There is to be reunion of.the mem
bers of the class of the M. E. Church
at Riner's, next Sunday morning. A
pleasant time is expected. Members
of other churches are invited. Mr.. G.
Alvey will lead the meeting.
Rev. Smith, Pastor of the M. e.
Church will resume his meeting at
Riner's on Sunday, Oct. the I'd.
The schools of Hedgesville Dist.
will soon have a month of the present
term gone. and there are many small
children that have not been in school
a day yet. A great many persons
have a wrong idea about our schools.
They seem to think that the schools
are for the benefit of teachers instead
of their children. B. 9.
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TRACT OF gao ACRES.

will sell my house and lot in Strines-
vile, known az the Small property also
one
TRACT OF $40 ACRES,
and tracts of 100 acres each, in Kansas.
All for sale cheap on reasonable terms
will trade the Kansas lands for good
Eastern property. Call at once as I will
only be here for a few days.
p. A. ROHRBAUGH.
Continental Hotel.
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MEEWNG OF THE BIBLE SOCIETY The
annual meeting of the Berkeley County
Bible Society, was held on Sunday, Aug.
2Sth, 1887. at s O'Clock p. m, in the M.
E. Church, South, of this place. The ex-
ercises were opened by singing, and
prayer by the Rev. F. M. Woods. The
minutes of last meeting were read and
approved. On motion of the Rev. R. c..
Holland, the present active officers were
continued. On motion of Rev. F. M.
Woods, Mr.. Lee M. Bender was elected
Secretary in the place of p. A. Ronrbaugh
resigned. In absence of Mr.. Bender, Mr.,
S. L. Dodd acted as secretary. The Ii
brarian and treasurer submitted their
report showing
March 49,. Value of Bibles ON hand.........69 80
Dec. 8. Reed from Amer Bible Society. so
" from Mr.. VIM. McKee........... 90
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s. w. Beach, Mansfield, Pa, says j
have used DR.. Seth Ar4,old's Cough Killer
and it always relieves my cold"
Mothers, altcays use DR. Seth. Arnold's
Soothing and Quieting Cordial for child
rem. A mild safe tonic. 25c.
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islature. This effort to coerce or
crush me has aroused every instinct
of manhood; 81 have felt az if the
hoof of an unclean beast were upon
my neck and | must throw it off
though die 7"
| appeal to the employees of every
manufacturing corporation, of every
railroad company, of every coal com:
pany, in this State, and / say to
them ~ am fighting yonr battle for
free thought in politics; Iwaut to
place you exactly where every other
citizen is placed; to give you the
right to express your political senti-
ments without having the political
brigands threaten with legislative
attack the company by which you
are employed The same principle
that has been applied to me applies
to you. Rasin and German say that
you must not express your opposi-
ton to them, because if you do they
propose to attack your companies
and make them control you. The
corporations must reduce you to po-
litical servitude, and hand You over
to the Ring, or else the Ring will at
tack the corporation.
Chauncy Depew, President Of the
n. Y. Central, stumps his State for
the republicans in every campaign.
Gov. H0adly was counsel for the G.
w. & B., and the B. s. O., for the
o. g. M. and for the CHM. New Or
leans and Texas roads when he ran
for Governor of Ohio and was elect
ed. Wayne McVeagh is the attor-
ney for the Pa. road and always ac- /
tive in politics, and the bosses do
not attempt to control their political
, 1887-01-01
WINTER NOTES,
Common Occurrences in and About
the City.
Matters of Minor Importance
Hastily Gathered.

The banks will be closed all day to-day.
A number OF Silver Crown miners are
in the city.
Don't forget the New Years dinner at
Dyer's hotel.
The county commissioners were in SEES
sion yesterday.
If you want to see Smiling AL" call
at Dyer's hotel.
Business houses in the city, as Il rule,
will close to-day.
A great many people watched the old
year u and the new year in last night.
The Thalia Theater club gave its second
entertainment at Keefe's hall last even
ing.
The last day Of sc was a fair one, as
will also, in all probability, be to-day, the
first in 81.
Interesting services were held in the
churches last evening, and will also be
held to-day.
photographic news was scarce last night
owing to heavy storms in the Fast render
the wire useless.
A number of Cheyennc's citizens will
accompany the Maennerchor to Laramie
City this morning.
The Cheyenne Maennerchor will leave
for Laramie City on a special train at 8
o'clock this morning.
The G. A. r. of this city met last even
ing and resolutions were passed IN regard
to the death of Gen. John A. Logan.
The bonds will probably be delivered to
the railroad company to-day. They have
yet to be proof read, signed and the seal
affixed.
The list of those who will keep open
house to-day is not very large, owing to a
certain baekwardness which there seems
to be or the part of some in having their
names published.
The large attendance at last evening 8
Democratic primaries indicates that our
citizens are getting interested in the pres
emf canvass for city officers. A like spirit
shown during the next ten days will bring
about the triumphant election of the Dem
cratic candidates for mayor and the city
council.
Services at the First Congregational
church will be held on Sunday as follows:
Preaching at II Il. III and : p. IN. morn
ing subject, The Personality of Cod
evening subject, as the Blood
Sprinkled2' At 6 p. m. young people +
meeting; topic, THE Miracles of Faith. -
At l2:l5, Sabbath school. Special serv-
ices during the week of prayer every even
ing but Saturday. \ cordial invitation to
all these services.
THE LEADER said a few laws ago
Charity is the voluntary and pure tribute
OF the heart to the Author of every good
and perfect gift, and the duty of charity
should never be forgotten This duty
was not forgotten yesterday, when Super
intendent deuel. and Col. Murrin sue
ceeded in collecting $500 from our people
for the benefit of the poor and needy,
which sun was turned over to Mrs. \ r..
Babbitt, president of the Ladies Aid
Sari.tv
, 1887-01-01
LOGAN MEMORIAL SERVICES.


Post NO. ID. IL. n. Il.
As previously announced, a meeting of
the q. A. R. of this city and Of citizens
generally was held in Masonic hall asst
evening, A large number was present
and following is the programme:
l. Organization.
>. Prayer by Rev. r. +. Field.
3. Music.
4. Address by Hon. Il. S. n. Morgan.
8. Report of committee on resolutions.
6. Address by Hon. Thomas Sturgis.
I. Address by Hon. J. Nj. Carey.
s. Music.
9. Address by Rev. A. w. Williams.
10. Address by j. G. Baird, Esq.
IL. Address by Rev. D. L. RAIDER.
10. Music.
10. Volunteer addresses.
IA. Benediction by DR.. Geo. c. Rafter.
Following are the resolutions passed:
WHEREAS. The painful tidings have
reached us that death has again spread its
dark mantle over our beloved land and
has taken from us one of our greatest and
most honored statesmen and valiant SOL
diers, leaving us to mourn the loss of one
who, in the councils of the nation, was
known and respected as a wise and pure
statesman; who, as a soldier, was unsur-
passed in the triumphs and experience of
war; one whose private life was a bright
example of the fact that greatness aud
goodness, united, constitute the ideal OF
sterling manhood.
Therefore, resolred, That in the death
of Gen. John A. Logan we recognize the
loss of a man VINO, in the time Of our
great struggle for the maintenance of our
constitutional government, rendered most
valiant service in support of the perpetu-
ity Of the union OF the states as 1t had
been transmitted to us by the early states
men and warriors OF the revolution; one
who, in the councils Of the nation, has
always been active and patriotic In sup
port Of all measures which he believed to
, 1887-01-01

The board was in session all day yester-
day and went over the accounts, checks,
vouchers and books OF the county clerk
for the six months ending Dec. 81, 1856.
A petition was also prepared asking for a
county road. seventy feet in width, to
ommenc at the southeast corner of the
Fort Russell military reservation, running
along the northeast side to the northeast
corner, thence west along the north
boundary TO the Fort Laramie road. The
petition will be sent through the proper
channels to the secretary of war.
, 1887-01-01

The nominations made last evening by
the Democrats of the first and third wards
are among the best that could have been
made. The two gentlemen chosen are
first class representatives of the several
interests Of Cheyenne and its taxpayers,
and their choice, as also the election of
Colin Hunter for mayor and of o. G.
Waid. candidate for the city council from
the second ward, will largely contribute 10
a continued good management ofthe city
affairs.
MIR. Henry Altman, the nominee of the
first ward, is an old citizen and taxpayer
OF Cheyenne. He has never before APP
peared before the public as a candidate
for office. and would not now, had not
the pressure from a host of friends pre-
vailed upon him to forego his personal
desire in the matter. Mr.. Altman has
always been a consistent member of the
Democratic party, but is one of the most
liberal men in politics. invariably recog-
nizing good men in either party. As a
member OF the city council from the first
"ard ne Will DC called to NIL the place oil
our worthy ci'izen ana aoie representa-
1--WE, "r. owen fihhegah' NO man can
De 'ouhu III TINS ward or IN the city at
large wlo would better represent the
interest Oh the ci'izeh anu taxpayer than
iiemry hi'niah'
Inc democrats OIL tue thiru ward nave
CHOSEN a. thelr standard bearer IN the
coming election Mr. herman Haas the
hoheS' p'acksml.h, wen known to every
man woman ana enid In TINS city Mr.
, 1887-01-01
Personal POINTERS.
Items of Interest Concerning Prominent
People.

W. II. Becker is in Denver.
J. H. Vance is in from his ranch.
\. s. Bast is in the city from Chicago.
Ora Haley is in the city from Laramie.
X. lafontaine, OF Omaha, is in the
city.
j. f. Gramer, of Omaha, is at the Inter
Ocean.
Sam'l Wilcox left for Glenwood. Ia.,
yesterday.
+. j. Olmsted, of Greeley, is registered
at the Inter Ocean.
Jay Pettibone will depart Tor New
York this morning and will return in a
few weeks with Mrs. Pettibone.
Mrs. T. j. Fisher left for Omaha yes
terday, having received notice of her
father dangerous illness in that city.
, 1887-01-01
Congregational services During the
Mont of January.

hOntn OF January.
\ series of lectures on the Being and
and Personality of God" will be delivered
in the First Congregational church by the
pastor, on the Sabbath mornings of Jan
uaIy, as follows
Jan. THE statement OF the theme.
Jan. Argument from the principle
causallty; every event mast have a cause.
Jan. l6-Argument from the order in
creation to the intelligence in the Creator.
Jan. 23-Argunent from conscience to
the moral character of God.
Jan. 30-Argument from the necessary
condition of thought that He mus be ab-
solute and perfect in His Being.
All persons of questioning or doubtful
minds are especially invited to attend these
lectures. Any questions sent Inc through
the post will receive careful consideration
the following Sabbath.
, 1887-01-01
THE CADETSHIP.
Thomas Maghec. of Rawlms. The sue
ressful Candidate.

The correcting of the examination pa
pers of the applicants for the West Point
appointment was finished by the board
yesterday afternoon OF the nine appli-
cants Thomas Maghee ranked first and
will receive the appointment. Paul
Bailey, Of this city, ranked next highest
and will be alternate. The nine young
men who were examined are said to be
the best suited of any applicants hereto
fore. The examination was very close,
and those ranking highest have certainly
achieved no small victory, and one OF
which they may always feel proud.
, 1887-01-01

Manufactured only by the California
Fig Syrup company, San Francisco, Cal. ,
is natures own true laxative. This pleas
ant California liquid fruit remedy may be
had of w. N. Hunt. Large bottles at
so cents or one dollar. 1t is the most
pleasant, prompt and effective remedy
known to cleanse the system; to act on
the liver, kidneys and bowels gently yet
thoroughly; to dispel headaches, colds and
fevers; to cure constipation, indigestion
and kindred ills.
, 1887-01-01
NEW YEARS CALLS.
a Few who WIN Keep Open House
TO-DaN

Mrs. +. S. n. Morgan will receive, as
sisted by Mrs. T. \. Kent, Mrs. William
Hale, Mrs j. W. Hammond, Miss Jose
phine Adams, Miss Fannie Crook and
Miss Lena Fry, from l2:5O O'Clock p. III.
Mrs. VIM. Myers, assisted by her
daughters, Elsie and Mile, will receive
Mrs. A. H. Reel will receive. assisted
by Mrs. John Hunton, Mrs. A. II. Swan,
Mrs. Henry Conway, Mrs. viii Guthrie,
Miss Anderson and Miss Birmingham,
from > 10 I O'Clock p. IN.
The Good Templars will receive at the
Knights of Pythias hall from 10 m. to
p. m. All are cordially invited.
, 1887-01-01
Advertisement.
Amusements

The Grismer- Davies Dramatic company
will present Mr.. Grismer's dramatization
of Hugh Conway celebrated novel at
the Opera house tonight. The play and
company deserve a crowded house.
Reserved seats for the performance of
Not Gu2ty at the Opera house Monday
evening, will go on sale at Rhodes a
Troxelns this morning.
, 1887-01-01
Camp Ere.

Camp Fire.
HEADQUARTERS j. +. REYNOLDS
Posi- No. 80, G.. A. r.,
CHEYENNE, Dec. 80. 1886.
John f. Reynolds post No. 80. G. A..
r., will hold a camp fire and public install
lation of officers at Keefe's hall. on Jan.
G, 1887, ceremonies to at 8
o'clock p. M, to which all comrades of
the Grand Army, ex-soldiers, both Union
and Confederate, Sons of Veterans, fed
eral, territorial, county, city and school
officials. and the wives of each of the
above are cordially invited.
By order of the committee of arrange
ments. THos. NJ. FISHER,
Adiutant.
, 1887-01-01

a large and enthusiastic meeting of
Democrats of the first ward assembled at
the city hall, last evening, for the purpose
of placing in nomination a candidate for
the city council. The meeting was called
to order at 7:30 o'clock by l.. Kabis, of
the city central committee, who read the
call for the meeting.
II. Glafcke wa elected chairman, and
q. Hnnegan. secretary.
On motion a ballot was ordered for a
candidate for councilman, and Henry Alt
man and A. l.. Pierce were placed in
nomination. The chair appointed as tell
ers j. c. Costello and j. l.. Murray.
The polls were then opened, and on
motion ordered to remain open until 5
o'clock.
The result of the ballot was as follows:
Total number of votes cast Is, of which
Henry Altman received a and A. L.
Pierce u.
Henry Altman was thereupon declared
duly chosen as candidate for the city
council from the first ward. On motion
of David Miller the choice OF II. Altman
was made unanimous. The meeting then
adjourned.
THIRD WARD.
AT the meeting at the court house there
was a large attendance, +. A. Reed acting
as chairman, and Gibson Clark as secre-
tary. Nominations foI a councilman to
represent the third ward we're in order,
and II. Haas was nominated. The nomi-
nations were then closed, and a ballot
taken, which resulted in the unanimous
choice of Herman Haas.
The meeting thereupon adjourned.
, 1887-01-01

CHEYENNE, Dec, 9, lSs6.
The annual meeting of the stock holders
of the First National bank of Cheyenne,
will be held at the banking room on
Tuesday, the llth day of January. A. d.
1887, at 10 o'clock a. m, for the election
of directors for the ensuing year.
j. l.. WILD, Cashier.
, 1887-01-01

For habitual constipation, dyspepsia and
kindred ills is the famous California
liquid fruit remedy Syrup OF Figs. Ii
strengthens as well as c~leanses the system.
it is easily taken and perfectly harmless.
Fifty cent and 81 bottles Tor sale by w.
n. Hunt, 1919 Eddy street.
, 1887-01-01

The annual meeting Of the stockholders
of this bank will be held at the bank on
Tuesday, Jan. II, 1887, at . o'clock p.
m, for the election of directors and such
other business as may come before the
meeting. HENRY G.. HAY,
Cashier.
Cheyenne, Wyo., Dec. 10. 1856.
, 1887-01-01

The Pacific hotel dining hall is now
ready to accommodate as many day board
ers as may favor us with their patronage
The table will moi be excelled by any in
the city. F. r. LAsHER,
Manager.
, 1887-01-01

An appreciative public have rewarded
Lees, Hendricks K Co, Chicago. manu-
u of Select Corned Beef Hash,
with a large patronage. They sell an
honest article and charge an honest price.
See advertisement in another column.
, 1887-01-01
A Letter From sherin nsrper.

The following letter was yesterday re-
ceived by Col. j Swearingen, who re.
quests its publication.
RIVER BEND, Col, Dee. %, lSs6.- TO
j. S'cearm0en-lours of the 22d inst. at
hand. | understand that AL Bailey left
here with team, wagon and harness that
he failed To pay for, and that he owes a
number of bills through this part of the
country. Yours truly,
+. s. HARPER. Sheriff.
, 1887-01-01

The largest stock OF hne brandies, old
WHISTLES, choice l%iqueurs and superfne
cigars at George Masten's well known
house, corner Sixteenth and Ferguson
streets
, 1887-01-01

All watches changed to twenty-foul
hour dials by Zehner, Jackson < Buech
ner.
, 1887-01-01

The Good Templars will keep open
house on New Years day, at Knights of
Pythias hall, from 10 a. M. till p. IN.
All are cordially invited.
, 1887-01-01

All aches and mains of the stomach and
bowels may be instantly cured ny taking
Chamberlain collie, cholera aud diarrhna
remedy. Sold by W. n. Hunt.